[Q] OSX lion l2tp VPN server connection

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Posted here, since I believe this is a general and not device specific issue.

So, I have set up a VPN server on OSX Lion Server edition.

It is using l2tp with preshared key and username/password for login.

i(beep) works fine and connects. Laptop works fine and can connect.

But...

1. When Iam on local network (same IP segment) I can connect using Android native l2tp VPN connection setup with PSK and user/pass.
2. When I try to connect from external (3G or other WiFi net) I am unable to connect.
3. When I enabe native tether on Android device, and connect i(beep) to the Android AP, I still am able to connect from i(beep).

These three steps tells me it is not a carrier issue, and possibly an Android issue.

Did anyone experience this (and even better.....did you find a solution)?

Kinda like the l2tp connection for security, and also Lion natively does not supply pptp connection.

/Niel

I am trying to do the same thing, I havent got the VPN to function yet though but I think its a router issue among other things. I bought a domain name and I am using that with dyndns to help simplify the ip change issues... I am getting a new router to test here next week so hopefully I'll have a better idea.

However now I am worried I'll run into the same issue as you!! lol... Its been a while since you posted, have you found a solution yet?

No. Didn't find a solution, but you might be correct in assuming its a router issue. Have a Netgear myself, and those have had quite a few issues.

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I ended up getting a new Airport and it has pretty cool setup integration with the Server / Airport Utility, however I still cannot connect with the VPN connection.

My initial reason to set this up was to use PLEX... AND this actually works very well if I setup my connection through the PLEX connection settings.. but I still can't get it to work with the Android VPN setup.... (tested 3G and WiFi)

..also I cannot get the VPN to work with a Windows PC... tested a Mac (hackintosh) and it worked instantly...

so I think its a Mac thing maybe... Since PLEX is working... I am happy but would still like to get the VPN connection working properly. I suspect I'll need to call Apple about it though

I am also have a similar issue.

OSX Server running 10.6.8
L2TP VPN and PPTP services running

My iPhone and laptop can connect just fine. My HTC One X and HP Touchpad (CM9) can not. Both say the address can not be resolved. The server is sitting in the DMZ and if I enable the web server both devices can resolve to the default welcome page just fine.

1. It isn't a DNS issues since they can connect via the web
2. It isn't a port issue since other clients can connect

Is there some dumb setting i am missing in the VPN setup?

Thanks
Will

OSX Lion Server L2TP VPN and ICS not working

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Hey guys.. I got PPTP to work to OSX Lion Server by making sure PPTP, L2TP, and IPSec forwarding were enabled through my router.

Also, make sure to check the VPN logs in /var/log/ppp/vpnd.log to see why it's not connecting..